Slater scored a try in Australia's 30-6 win over the Kiwis

Australia's Billy Slater has been told not to repeat the "dangerous" sliding tackle that prevented New Zealand's Jerome Ropati scoring a try on Sunday.

New guidelines have been issued to referees about players who attempt to stop a try by kicking at a ball in possession of an attacking player.

Law-makers say players face being charged with misconduct.

"It is a potentially dangerous act," said Michael Stone, who is chairman of the World Cup appointments board.

"We have advised the Australian team and indeed all teams of the action we propose to take."

Australia, the defending champions, beat the Kiwis 30-6 in Sydney and face England in another Pool A encounter on Sunday.

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